Capernwray Hall is a grand 19th-century manor house set in 166 acres of grounds in the Carnforth area of Lancashire, in the north-west of England. Students come from all over the world to study here.
It’s a gorgeous location! The castle, the fields and all the sheep… To live here for six months has been an absolute blessing.
Grace, former student
Where we are
Capernwray Hall is located in Carnforth, Lancashire, in the north-west of England. Our address is:
Capernwray Hall
Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1AG, United Kingdom
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Capernwray is nestled between two of England’s most spectacular landscapes – the waterfalls and rugged crags of the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the east, and the dramatic mountains and lakes of the Lake District to the west. The historic city of Lancaster is a short drive away, and Manchester and Liverpool are easily reachable for a weekend trip.
How to get here
There are several ways to reach Capernwray, depending on where you’re travelling from. The most popular routes for international students are detailed below.
Option 1: The London Charter Coach
Capernwray arranges a charter coach from London Victoria Station directly to Capernwray at the start and end of each term, and at the Christmas break. This is the easiest option if you’re flying into a London airport.
Cost is typically £40-60 depending on demand.
Option 2: By train
Manchester is the closest airport with the best rail links to us. Liverpool John Lennon airport is also in the region. Other UK airports include Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Glasgow.
The nearest train station is Carnforth and is about a 10-minute ride from Capernwray. You can also arrive into Lancaster (a major train station with direct services from London Euston, Manchester, and Edinburgh), then take a local train or taxi to Carnforth.
We can collect you from the train station in Carnforth if you let us know in advance.
Option 3: By car
Capernwray Hall is just off the M6 motorway. From junction 35, follow signs for Over Kellet. At the village green crossroads in Over Kellet turn left for Capernwray. Continue straight ahead for two miles until you reach a T-junction, opposite Capernwray Church. Turn right, then take the first left into Capernwray Hall.
What you’ll find when you arrive
Capernwray is a residential campus – everything you need for the term is on-site. All tuition, meals and accommodation are included in your fees.
On campus:
- Accommodation
- All meals provided
- Library and study rooms
- Sport failities, gym, swimming pool
- On-site Beehive cafe
- Craft rooms
- Pond, woodland walks, gardens, 166-acre grounds
Nearby:
- Our nearest town is Carnforth and we will run minibuses from the front door twice each week. There is also a lovely walk along the canal into Carnforth, which takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Lancaster is our nearest city. It is a 10 minute train journey from Carnforth and the city centre offers a lot of shopping as well as a variety of cafés and restaurants. A taxi usually costs around £25 each way.
- Another local town is Morecambe which has a beach with a long promenade.
- Capernwray is very close to the beautiful Lake District, a great place for hiking and discovering little villages and lakes in the English countryside. You can catch a bus (number 555) or train into the Lakes from Carnforth.
Weekend trips:
When possible we will plan trips out on Saturdays; these are optional. We organise day trips to places like Liverpool, Manchester, Skipton, York, or Chester.
Travel Weekends:
This is a chance for you to see some more of the UK (or travel Europe) and have fun with fellow students. You are able to go wherever you choose, but you will need to arrange for your own accommodation, while you are away. Find out more about travel weekend dates here.
Explore the campus further with our 360° virtual tour or read about rooms, meals, and facilities.
